Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a diverse group of toxicants detected in
populations globally. Prenatal EDC exposures impact birth and childhood outcomes. EDCs …

Abstract Background Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are ubiquitous pollutants
originating from petrogenic and pyrogenic sources. PAH compounds can cross the placenta …

Background Epidemiological evidence for gestational polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
(PAH) exposure and adverse child cognitive outcomes is mixed; little is known about critical …

Prenatal exposures to chemical and psychosocial stressors can impact the developing
brain, but few studies have examined their joint effects. We examined associations between …

Background Epidemiological study findings are inconsistent regarding associations
between prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposures and childhood …

Prenatal exposure to maternal psychological stress is associated with increased risk for
adverse birth and child health outcomes. Accumulating evidence suggests that …

Women's social experiences can have long-term implications for their offspring's health, but
little is known about the potential independent contributions of multiple periods of stress …

Background and aim Studies suggest prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) may influence wheezing or asthma in preschool-aged children …

Gene regulation is essential to placental function and fetal development. We built a genome-
scale transcriptional regulatory network (TRN) of the human placenta using digital genomic …

The placenta is a fetal organ that performs critical functions to maintain pregnancy and
support fetal development, including metabolism and transport of xenobiotics and steroids …